Thursday, 7 April 2011

A Perfect Flower Stall

When I was a little girl I was as obsessed with flowers as I am these days.

I think I might have been around 8 years old when we lived in an old Queenslander at Wellington Point with a beautiful garden which my mother absolutely loved. I would collaborate with my neighbour Angela who was about a year younger than I was. We would pick flowers {mostly the daisies} out of mum's very large garden and we would set up a flower stall in front of my parent's house and sell the flowers on the roadside.

I would never let my children do that these days but back then it was different. When I spotted these little stalls by Mouta over on Poppy Talk earlier this week memories of these fun times came flooding back. I wish I had one of these back then. I think if I did it might have improved sales!!

It's so interesting... we had so much more freedom than the kids today. I was born in Brazil and I had the most interesting and fun childhood. I used to be on my grandparents farm very often, I used to run, play on the street until 7 pm with my friends... We were free and safe. It's was so much better than now. I live in a very safe, small town, but I'd never leave my kids playing outside by themselves. It's so different right now. It's a shame....

you seem like THE sweetest person Anna. Adore your blog - thanks for sharing your gorgeous and inspiring style. One of the few design blogs that I feel isn't trying to promote or sell me something lately. I, too, have had our dog inside with me these past few days - am down at our country house alone, and she's not normally allowed inside here BUT it's so dark and quiet - she's great company....although not on the bed.... -:))))) Have a lovely w/e.

I established this blog in 2006 so that I could record my inspirations, my thoughts and my work as an Interior Designer. Based in Brisbane, Australia, my store Black & Spiro is always filled with a unique collection of interesting things which we scour the globe to find. I am most passionate about my family, my career, tradition, collecting, flowers, fabric, gardening, colour and quality and I will always strive to be creative and extraordinary in everything I do. I hope I can inspire you to live a bright and colourful life surrounded by the things you love.